Example Sentences

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César Azpilicueta’s block had choked that opportunity, but the majority in the vociferous crowd had whooped in delight at every Chelsea mistake, and wailed in frustration when an opportunity to ease ahead was spurned.

From The Guardian • Nov. 22, 2017

The decision to accept Mr. Amber's invitation once made, he had whooped ahead through the Manor gates and flashed up the long drive at play with a game of his own among the flanking trees.

From The Happy Warrior by Hutchinson, A. S. M. (Arthur Stuart-Menteth)

"I wish I had whooped up on it faster," bewailed Dick, with engaging candor.

From Walter and the Wireless by Stecher, William F. (William Frederick)

They were, as I had thought, a half squadron, and they formed a double line with a front of twenty-five, their officer—the one who had whooped at me—at their head.

From The Exploits of Brigadier Gerard by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir

This was the buckskinned man who had whooped the train into town that morning.

From Rebel Spurs by Norton, Andre